The Genisys Program: Linking Content Area Knowledge to Problem Solving through Technology-Based Instruction.

Woodward, John P.; Carnine, Douglas W.

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The Genisys Program: Linking Content Area Knowledge to Problem Solving through Technology-Based Instruction.

Woodward, John P.; Carnine, Douglas W.

Journal of Special Education Technology, v10 n2 p99-112 Win 1989

Described is "Genisys," an instructional program that teaches remedial and mildly handicapped students how to solve complex earth science problems. The program combines a 35-lesson videodisc course with a computer program which uses multiple rules for giving feedback, recycling missed exercises, and diagnosing underlying deficits in content area knowledge. (DB)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Mild Disabilities, Problem Solving, Remedial Instruction, Videodisks

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Language: English

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